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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1884
Page
4
A jumble of items from the Erie Store and Buffalo clothing shops promote holiday goods and toys. Social events at St Johns parish and the Cadets headquarters are noted, along with personal mentions, a Sugar Grove newspaper plan, and shifts in railway management.
The Nickel Plate excursion departs tomorrow at 16:00 with a fare of $1.00. The Armory Polo Team of Buffalo will play a return game against McDonald's at the Rink Wednesday evening, Dec. 10. A raffle offers a Winchester rifle and yacht Baby Mine on Dec. 24 at Schneider Bros. Charity groups should seek employment for the needy rather than charity.
Thursday General N J Jackson sold his entire coal and wood business, agent for Delaware and Hudson Canal Co, in this city to James Russell of Brooke Locomotive Works. The 18 year old enterprise built docks and lake trade, now passes along with agency stock goodwill fixtures and real estate. Russell plans to expand, while Jackson stays to settle debts.
Five boys Henry Brooks Chas Brooks Denis Toomey Wm. Sweet and Nick Knauber raced the barrel five times around the rink. Nick got stuck in his barrel on the second lap while the others pulled ahead. Denis Toomey won after five laps and earned a season ticket. Alvin Joslin promotes 180 laughs in 180 minutes.
The McDona Polo Team announced to meet Armory Rink at Buffalo Saturday evening. Players listed include Jas Hamilton captain and rusher Phil Cary Rusher E C Perry Cover Pt Wilt Lleyl Harry Martin Rams Stanley and John Madigan as substitute. They depart via Lake Shore at 6:30 tomorrow night and will practice today for the first time. Also reported is John Glenn arrested Tuesday in North dust for highway robbery at Petrolia, linked to betting on Mackey and accused of stealing a watch. he was compelled to work after election.
A jumble of small town notices: four Bath Justices of the Peace died recently. Pennsylvania bans deer hunting after the 15th. lamps found lit in Friendship. Buffalo buys a fourth La France steamer. Canandaigua men sent to Elmira Reformatory. an Erie woman robbed a hair store. church anniversary at Warren. large hogs killed by a farmer near Fentonville. various local incidents include accidents, thefts, and oddities across Olean, Elmira, Titusville area.
The seventh annual meeting of the district of the YMCA opened last evening in the Baptist church. Rev Martin and Rev Bates led the opening, a large home choir sang, and Rev Frank L Fitch of Buffalo spoke about 45 minutes urging parental care for boys. Mrs Williams sang Where is my boy tonight. State Secretary Geo A Hall spoke vigorously, and John A Jones explained district committee organization. Delegates from Buffalo and other towns arrived, with morning sessions featuring reports from Black Rock Jamestown Dunkirk and the Railroad association and papers on strengthening religious meetings. The meeting adjourned for a 2 PM session.
The St George's Hall opening filled the house last night with standing room after eight. Knights in uniform attended. Elkin's orchestra opened with an overture, Haydn's Chorus Come Gentle Spring sung by Sacred Heart church choir, and Beers recited scenes from the School for Scandal. A humorous quartette and various solos followed, including a piano medley by Aug Huber and a violin nocturne by Krafft. The evening closed with Mueller's Christmas oratorio parts and recitals by Beers and Zimmerbarker, ending with refreshments.
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